Charys, I’m glad that’s put your mind at rest. I guess there will be all sorts of lumps and bumps by the time the scar tissue forms, and any internal rearrangement of the tissue.
I try to remember the statistics they quoted for the chance of another cancer, it was 10% chance of it happening in the next ten years. But I’m not clear on whether that is recurrence in the original site or a new primary on the other side. I listen when I’m in the appointment, and I think I understand, and then I come home and realise I didn’t. The only thing I do remember is the Tamoxifen doesn’t change the risk of recurrence on the treated side, it’s only for the other side.
Oh well, best not to think about it I think, whatever will be will be …
It’s another gorgeous day here, we’ve just got back from a lovely walk, and stopped in town to buy a meal deal. And as you do, I bought a stellata while l was there, ten quid in Tesco which I thought was a bargain.
Glorious here too…actually almost hot ! I go in there with a list of written questions and STILL don’t blimping ask them all. It’s like I can’t wait to get out. I didn’t know that about tamoxifen and the ‘other side’…where dud you hear that then ?
Hi Charys, so good to hear about your appointment & the mammo will be fine too!
Believe it or not, I got next years appointment for March today, so they dont hang about.
Clair. I love the picture of you & Macsen, he looks so adorable & do hope you’re feeling better.
Beth, so with you on looking at whether its worth it, they dont deserve you. When going through what we’ve all been through it certainly brings perspective to things. Your OH sounds brilliant btw.
I love your pic too, Lesley - so ?
love to all of you
ann xxx
Fantastic news Charys, and I have to say, a bit of a relief that no mammogram involved. My first check up is 23 May and I was dreading poor booby being squeezed into that machine as it’s so painful anyway, In fact the pains seem to be getting worse these last couple of weeks, and as you say, the mind works overtime. It’s lovely to hear such good news on such a lovely sunny day
Hello lovelies.
What a beautiful day we’ve managed to do the first grass cut of the year and had a little potter around tidying but there is so much I need to do. Charys that’s good news that all is going the right way and I think it’s going to always be on our minds for ourselves and others. I get so worked up I can’t eat for days.
Well I learnt something interesting today at my routine smear test… according to the practice nurse I apparently drink to much wine!!!
After I finished laughing I did compose myself to be able to ask if she could help get my appointment brought forward. She said as it’s only 3 more weeks I should wait and as I had the smear done today it would be useful info to have when I’m seen. She also said she definitely thinks all the problems are all do with the tamoxifen and not to worry to much. Her words were “keep taking the painkillers and get them to whip it out and you’ll be right as rain.” I think she’s been on the wine
Anyway at least that’s done for the next 3 years. I love
Beth I really hope you handed your notice in today <3. Xxxx
I’ve got to get the roast on so catch up later love and hugs Clair xxxx
Whip what out Clair, your womb? And how much wine is too much? I generally have one glass every evening, well within the safe limits, however, I can get tiddly on a slightly large one, whereas most of my friends can down a whole bottle before feeling any effects, so Im pretty sure the “safe” limit varies from person to person depending on your size and how well your body deals with it, think mine must be pretty low. I keep practising hoping I’ll get better at it xx
I’m absolutely Pmsl :-D. Sorry that does sound odd reading it back…
Well Lesley, Helena and Charys that would be an amazing talent
I had to do a questionnaire before we started and I said I have 1 or 2 bottles of wine a week ( I probably do have more) and she worked it all out. I’ve never been good with units except the kitchen cupboard variety '!!! Well I’m hoping it’ll be the cyst and ovary they whip out I don’t really fancy a hysterectomy yet xxxx
Charys, that’s what I was thinking, how can she tell from a smear test??!!
Well I know I drink more than I should, not by much but a bit. But I have a very healthy diet and am (just!) within my BMI, and I do loads of walking. So I know I should cut down, but it’s hard to do everything.
The oncologist told me that the Tamoxifen was to protect against a new cancer on the other side, that the evidence is it makes no difference to the chance of recurrence for the original cancer… He said the radiotherapy is the belt and braces for that.
But I don’t know if that applies to every type, it may not be the same for everyone.
Clair, I think a bottle of wine is roughly ten units, and every one of them is medicinal! That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it. Luckily no one asked me what I drink, the oncologist asked me if I drank alcohol, and I said," “probably a lot more than I used to at the moment!” and waited for the lecture. And he just said, “I’ll put you down as a moderate drinker then!” So he didn’t seem at all bothered. Unless I don’t look like much of a lush…!
I agree Dizzy totally medicinal and she did say well you’ve been through a tough time so you deserve a treat now and again.
So I’m having a treat with my tea later
Xx
Hello my lovelies. Much needed smiles from me reading your posts. Biggest smile for your appointment today Charys - must have been reassuring and I hope not too long a wait for the mammogram date. As for the alcohol reading from a smear - does she read palms too!? Maybe I should be glad I have a vault and won’t be giving away my gin secrets!
First Monday at work today and had the much delayed Occ Health phone appointment, which was a waste of time and I didn’t get any answers - other than being told I shouldn’t worry about the genetic test, she had never heard of Cowden, she would go away and look it up and I wouldn’t have it! Obviously I hope I don’t - for my daughter’s sake mainly, but was a bit taken aback. I wasn’t overly anxious about it on the phone but told her my GP wants me to go slowly while we wait for the outcome. Anyway, I shall stick with the GP’s advice for now and have a gin! Xx
Well it’s taken a few minutes to stop giggling at Clair’s alcohol v smear post!! That was very funny in all fairness lol lol lol.
i remember the nurse asking me how much I drank when I went in for my pre op assessment in September. My response was the same as some one else mentioned - number of units before or after the BC diagnosis?! She threw me a look and said no more lol
work was as I expected today and I’m going to work out the best week to hand in my notice so that I can take advantage of a couple of busy months coming up. If I can leave with a few ££ then that’ll help give me some breathing space moving forward. I guess if he’s ignoring me then at least he’s not coming out with anything hurtful.
Mum is is beside herself again as her father in law (we have a complicated family) has been diagnosed with cancer, which has spread. I fear I may have upset her as I commented that he is 91years of age and has been fit and healthy all his life. I also said that if I live to the age of 91 I’d be bloody chuffed. You know that feeling when you start to say something and you can’t stop yourself from saying it? Oh dear. When will I ever learn?
thick fog here this afternoon after a glorious morning. Heating is back on but judging by my gas and electric bill that arrived today, it would be cheaper to drink alcohol and give myself a hot flush than it is to pop the heating on! Lol I had a ‘large’ Baileys last night and boy I was BOILING most of the night. Life can be so cruel pmsl xxx
Ps Janey is it a vault? I thought I had a volt smear, maybe youve got lots of money and treasure up there and I haven’t lol. Going to google it and see which it is, not that it matters, doctor told me I only needed the one after my hysterectomy and that was it, no more dropping my drawers, well not for that anyway xx
??? Lesley I could ask about electric shocks, AC/DC, batteries- oh you have made me laugh for which I (and maybe not my pelvic floor!) will be eternally grateful - or maybe worried, as I’ve never had one since 2011. Beth I hope you are able to pick the least convenient time for your business partner, so he ends up in the creek!
